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Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing
Prerequisites
Certified Nurse Aide | CNA
96 Hours
Start your healthcare career as a CNA in just a few short weeks! Nurse Aide Certification is required prior to enrolling in the Practical Nursing program. As a certified nursing assistant, you will be able to work in various environments. Nursing homes, hospitals, adult daycare centers, personal homes, and assisted living facilities all require nursing aides to act as a helpful liaison between the RN or LPN and the patient.
Program Overview
Practical Nursing prepares adult students for an exciting career as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). In this program, students learn practical nursing skills through classroom theory and clinical application. Knowledge and skills learned in the classroom are applied in a variety of clinical settings including: hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, long-term care facilities, physician offices, hospice, and home health care settings.
“After graduating from the Nursing Assistant program, I went on to the Practical Nursing program. From the clinical programs to simulation labs to discussions, you learn everything you need to know to grow as a future nurse and person. Programs like Tri County Tech will leave a lasting impact on you as a person, and as a future employee.”
– Gracie P., 2024
★★★★★
– Gracie P., 2024
★★★★★
Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the National Council of State Boards Licensing Exam to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. The program is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Application Deadline
- January applications are due by September 15.
- August applications are due by March 15.
To start or continue your application, visit here.
Program Schedule
| Program Dates | Program Days | Program Time |
| 08.07.2025-05.19.2026 | Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm |
| Program Length | Program Instructors | |
| 1463 Total Hours | Kebi Allen, Kaley Herron, and Julie Shull | |
| In District Cost | Out of District Cost | Out of State Cost |
| $5,200* | $8,100 | $11,100 |
* Includes all student fees, books, scrubs, and skills supplies. Students may qualify for Advanced Standing Credit for Medical Terminology and/or Anatomy and Physiology. Reach out to our Student Success Advisor, Randall Jones, for more information. All candidates must apply for acceptance into the program and complete a background check and drug screen. Please visit the OK State Department of Health website for more information on disqualifying offenses.
Application Requirements
| Biographical Information |
| Education History |
| High School Info and Transcript |
| Employment History |
| 3 Recommendations |
| Proof of Active CNA Certification |
| Evidence of Status Form |
| Background Check |
| Drug Test |
| ACCUPLACER or equivalent Assessment |
Career Opportunities
| Physicians Office |
| Long Term Care |
| Skilled Nursing Facilities |
| Correctional Facilities |
| Public Schools |
| Home Health |
| Hospice |
| Hospitals |
| Insurance Companies |
Program Coursework
First Semester |
| Medical Terminology |
| Anatomy & Physiology |
| Introduction to Nursing |
| Fundamentals of Nursing |
| Clinical Nursing I |
| Pharmacology & IV Therapy Skills |
| Clinical Nursing II |
Second Semester |
| Clinical Nursing II |
| Medical Surgical Nursing I & II |
| Pediatric Nursing |
| Maternal Newborn Nursing |
| Mental Health |
| Clinical Nursing III |
| Transition to Practice |
| Clinical Nursing IV |
Career Data
| Our Placement Rate | 100% |
| Median Hourly Earnings* | $24.29 |
| Completion/Retention Rate | 82% |
| *Information provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Data. |
Accredited & Approved By:
1 of 8 nationally accredited Practical Nursing Programs in the state.
The Practical Nursing program at Tri County Technology Center located in Bartlesville is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
404.975.5000 | www.acenursing.org
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical Nursing program is continuing accreditation.
You may view the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program here.
Approved: Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Physical Address
2501 Lincoln Blvd., Suite 207
Oklahoma City, Ok 73105
US Postal Delivery
P.O. Box 52926
Oklahoma City, Ok 73152
Phone: 405.962.1800 or 405.962.1832
Fax: 405.962.1821
Email: obnwebmaster@nursing.ok.gov
www.ok.gov/nursing
Approved: Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (ODCTE)
1500 West Seventh Avenue, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074-4364
800.522.5810 | www.okcareertech.org
Student Information
Annual OBN NCLEX Pass Rate
2023 Annual OBN NCLEX Pass Rate for first-time testers: 89.74%
- Jan 2023-December 2023 Pass Rate for first-time testers: 100%
- August 2022-May 2023 Pass Rate for first-time testers: 94%
College Credit
Oklahoma Wesleyan University and Tri County Tech are both committed to providing high-quality educational programs to their respective constituencies. To learn about college credit opportunities, visit below or OKWU.edu.
Furthermore, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish guidelines for public two-year colleges to award students credit for prior learning in practical nursing programs at technology centers across the state. Students who pass the LPN NCLEX exam can apply 22 college credit hours to participating public two-year colleges in Oklahoma. To learn more and view the full list of campuses visit oklahoma.gov.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available through the Tri County Tech Foundation for our Full-Time and many of our Flex programs. After you are accepted into a program, you will receive a financial assistance application. The form must be filled out and turned in with the most recent two months of pay stubs for every working member of your household.
Our main goal for financial assistance at Tri County Tech is to assist financially disadvantaged students who would be unable to get the education they deserve. Assistance consists of grants, scholarships, and employment. An individual might participate in one or more resources, depending upon eligibility and need.
We do not accept funds from FAFSA or PELL.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us!
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Our Student Services team assists potential students in finding the right program, financial assistance, and also works with local businesses in Bartlesville to help students apply to Tri County Tech. If you have any questions, contact us today or visit our Student Services team at our main Bartlesville campus.